Staying healthy and fit during the winter

As in every year, the first foggy days in autumn are the kickoff for colds and flu. Whether in the bus, tube, plane, office or school: Not later than October, many people start coughing and sneezing. Those symptoms are typical for inflammations of the upper respiratory tract. The complaints appear in different intensities and combinations. If other symptoms like headache, freezing, fatigue and increased body temperature come along, you can call it flu. Fortunately, the vast majority of the cases are “just” a common cold – instead of the feared flu which is much more severe. Statistically, every adult is bothered by flu-like infections two to five times a year, children are affected even more.

Cold or flu: Viruses are always the cause

There are more than 200 different pathogens, usually Corona-, Adeno- or Rhino viruses, which can trigger a cold. It is hard to avoid viruses because there are nearly everywhere around us.

Viruses are usually transmitted by droplets e.g. coughing or sneezing. Cold viruses can survive for several hours on the skin and as well on objects that is why smear infections are another transmission path. Here, the pathogens get into the body via the own hands. Pathogens are everywhere – handrails, phones, keyboards - they are literally everywhere. To protect yourself against cold and flu, it is highly important to wash hands frequently.

Typical symptoms of a flu-like infection include swollen nasal mucosa, nasal congestion, hoarseness, cough and fatigue. Increased body temperature, headache, aching limbs, toothache can also appear.

In contrast to a flu-like infection with its comparably mild course of disease, the real flu is a highly infectious and much more severe disease. The most common pathogen is the Influenza-A-virus. This virus is very mutable, that is the reason why it regularly causes flu epidemics.
Like cold viruses, the Influenza-virus is usually transmitted through droplet infection. The symptoms are also similar to those of a cold but heavier and more aggressive. Besides that, the disease is different to a normal flu-like infection. Influenza-A virus appears suddenly including symptoms like high fever, freezing, shivering, heavy sweating, sore throat, headache, aching limbs and cough. The flu can be especially life-threatening for infants, young children and persons over 60 years. Pregnant women and persons with renal, cardiovascular or auto-immune diseases also have a higher risk. According to German Robert-Koch-Institute, five to twenty percent of the population is affected by the real Influenza flu.

Complications

The flu can also result in so-called secondary infections because mucosa harmed by viruses is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Sinusitis, middle ear infection, bronchitis and pneumonia can be caused.
Our immune system is a highly intelligent and powerful protection. Usually, this protection system is always on duty and can control most pathogens. The stronger our immune system is the better flu-like infections can be prevented.

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